Omg tomorrow we get our report cards! American Idol tonight <3333! Can't wait to hear Seacrest Out!
All My Children Recap:
Kendall doesn't attack Greenlee, who suggests looking for Bianca at the boathouse. Kendall encounters Ryan at the boathouse and is moved by his words of support. Kendall impulsively tells Ryan that she loves him. While speaking with Danielle, Greenlee gets an idea of where Bianca might be. Ryan stops Adam from bringing the police in on the search for Bianca. JR becomes angry when he hears Adam suggesting that Bianca belongs in Oakhaven. JR insists to Adam that he and Babe don't want to police involved. Adam later goes behind JR's back and contacts the police to report a kidnapping. Krystal becomes angry when Tad speculates that perhaps Babe's baby, and not Bianca's, died in the helicopter crash. Krystal insists that Tad is wrong but privately begins to worry that he could be correct. Tad grows more concerned when JR tells him that Babe had a recurring nightmare that her baby didn't survive. Adam insists that Anita be fired from the hospital or perhaps even arrested. Anita tells Joe that she is resigning.
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Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
Erica unleashes her pent up emotions.
General Hospital Recap:
Sonny screams at Carly to shoot Alcazar. Carly fires the gun but doesn't hit Alcazar. Sonny accuses Carly of still being in love with Alcazar, who thinks the same despite her protests to the contrary. Courtney calls the police when she believes Sonny is going to kill Alcazar. A furious Sonny tells Courtney she betrayed him and cuts her out of his life completely. Jason signs the divorce papers and washes his hands of Courtney. Sam is shaken when she witnesses Sonny's anger at Courtney. Alcazar vows to destroy Sonny. Through the window, Tracy secretly snaps a photo of Ross inside Skye's house and later shows it to Coleman, who informs her that Ross is a cop. Skye creates a ruse to prevent Tracy from finding out that Ross is dead. Jax intuits that Skye is in some sort of trouble. Elizabeth and Ric end their relationship without animosity.
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Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
Nikolas is closer than Emily realizes.
One Life To Live Recap:
Paul blackmails Kelly into getting him the money needs to pay back the racketeers. After not being able to borrow the money from Dorian, Kelly resorts to transferring money from Buchanan Enterprises into a personal account. Kevin catches Kelly using his computer at the office. Todd meets with Margaret, an account executive at Buchanan Enterprises, to try and get information to use against Kevin. Todd pretends to be on a date with Margaret when Kevin and Blair see them together. Starr fears that Viki is going to die but Viki assures her otherwise. Starr makes plans to run away with the sixteen year old boy she spoke to in the chat room when she and Blair go to New York City. Dorian saves the life of a child at the hospital. Dr. Long berates and threatens Dorian for practicing medicine without a license. After seeing Paul with Dr. Long, Michael and Dorian team up to keep an eye on both of them. Adriana feels threatened by River's friendship with Shannon.
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Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
Kelly is forced to give in to Paul’s demands.
Days Of Our Lives Recap:
It's a dark day as Salem prepares to bury its beloved matriarch, Alice Horton. It will be a double funeral with Doug Williams. Mickey, Julie, and Jennifer gather to ready for the funeral. At the funeral, Shawn can't speak to Belle... he's too overcome with grief. Bo, Hope, and Jennifer movingly remember Alice and Doug with memories and tributes. When Marlena the serial killer and John show up, the mourners react in shock and horror.
Bo and Hope check on their son and are stunned to hear he's thinking about leaving town. Shawn explains he needs to get away to clear his head. He still loves Belle, but it's hard to see a future with her... now that they know Marlena was the killer and Belle lied to give her an alibi. Hope doesn't want Shawn to leave and is upset when Bo tells Shawn he thinks he should go and gives Shawn the keys to his motorcycle. Shawn says he's thinking about joining the merchant marines like his dad.
Belle doesn't want to go to the funeral, thinking Shawn and his family won't want her there. Mimi tries to tell her otherwise. Hope meets with Belle... but doesn't tell her about Shawn's plans to leave town. Hope urges Belle to fight for her man.
John is determined to find out if Marlena is innocent or guilty. Emotional Marlena can't remember why she confessed to John and swears she is not the serial killer. But if John and Marlena can't come up with exculpatory evidence, she could be headed for death row. Marlena insists she wants to attend Alice and Doug's funeral. Lexie overhears and hits the roof: over her dead body! As her physician, Lexie says Marlena is in no physical condition to attend. Alone with John, Marlena begs him to intercede with the cops and take her to the funeral.
Celeste wonders if she was wrong when she thought Marlena was innocent. John asks if perhaps she discerned what Marlena wanted to believe, rather than the actual truth. At the funeral, she runs into ghostly Alice, who portends doom for the residents of Salem.
Loony Jan makes a bed with silk sheets in the "love cage" she has prepared for Shawn. Nicole still thinks she's certifiable. Jan is confident that she'll get Shawn to her country house hideaway somehow; she'll hold him hostage until he falls in love with her. Nicole is even more aghast when Jan decides to attend today's funeral. Nicole warns Jan that she is going to get caught. We see Nicole fears Jan will send them both straight to jail. At the funeral Shawn notices a stranger all in black (Jan) and he approaches to speak with her.
Kate urges Philip to make his move with Belle. Philip attends the funeral... he'll be there for Belle whenever she needs him.
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Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
Bo, Hope, Julie, and Mickey are stunned as Marlena and John show up at Alice and Doug's funeral!
Passions Recap:
Gwen and Ethan put their disagreements on hold as they bond over having their own child with Heather's help. Rebecca offers Theresa a substantial amount of money to leave town.
Alistair panics when he realizes his empire is in danger of being taken down, and searches for the culprit. Luis uncovers some of the Crane secrets but is frustrated by the computer's slow pace. Hank worries for his friend's safety, but Luis is only concerned about finally proving Sheridan was brainwashed.
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Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
Theresa has a new plan to get Little Ethan back. Alistair holds Luis at gunpoint! Ethan and Gwen share a romantic evening.
As The World Turns Recap:
Carly and Jack discuss Carly going back to BRO. Jack thinks it’s a horrible idea but supports her because he knows she wants it so much. Carly goes to share the good news and her designs with Barbara. Meanwhile, Walker comes to Barbara’s room and says he may try to force the issue if she doesn’t get help. She trips because she can’t see and has a vulnerable moment. He admits he doesn’t want to lose her as a friend. They are interrupted when Carly arrives. Barbara tires to put off looking at Carly’s designs, which Carly finds suspicious. She calls Barbara on her hesitation. At the Wagon Wheel, Katie realizes that Russ is actually a wimp. She terrorizes him until he reveals that Pilar is trying to kill Mike and is setting it up right now. Meanwhile, Pilar asks Mike if he’ll go to Russ on her behalf and Mike agrees. Russ escapes from Katie and Katie runs off to warn Mike. Jessica starts to tell Ben she wants to have a baby. Their conversation goes badly at first due to a misunderstanding where Ben expresses relief that Jessica isn’t pregnant. When she finally reveals the truth, he suspects she is feeling this way because of the loss of Bonnie and Sarah, but she insists that’s not it. He warns her of the risks but agrees to think about it.
The Bold And The Beautiful Recap:
Though tentative at first, Sally is thrilled and supportive of Thorne and Darla’s engagement. The paramedics examine Brooke and conclude that she and the baby will be fine, though they question her stress level. A worried Massimo, Jackie and Nick rush in and wonder what happened to Brooke. After the paramedics leave, Nick is infuriated when Ridge locks himself inside with Brooke to help calm her down with no distractions. Though Brooke is grateful for Ridge’s support, Massimo declares to Jackie that he is determined to end Brooke and Ridge’s relationship, once and for all.
The Young And The Restless Recap:
Sharon runs to Nikki and tells her she saw Cameron again, but Nikki becomes upset and tells her she is facing a crisis. She tells Sharon that Victor knows about Abby’s paternity. Sharon mentions she still needs to see Cameron’s body, and asks Nikki to accompany her. Phyllis warns Diane to stay away from Damon. At the GCAC restaurant, Jack confides in Damon how easily Phyllis is moving on without him. Later, Phyllis and Damon are seated at a table in the restaurant, she tells him about going to Diane’s hotel suite. Damon admits he asked Diane out, but insists Phyllis has nothing to worry about and questions why she is insecure. He tells her he ran into Jack earlier and it sounds like she put on a brave face for him. Phyllis admits she has a lousy track record when it comes to relationships and asks if he wants to call things off. He takes her hand and assures her he is not going anywhere, as Jack walks in looking for his glasses at the bar. Jack turns and sees Damon and Phyllis holding hands. Shiloh fills J.T. in on what happens next with his first single, and lets him know they have scheduled a press conference later in the day to introduce him to the media. He asks for advice on what to say, she tells him to say “no comment” if asked if he is dating. She tells him it’s about his image; young girls will find him more appealing if he isn’t taken. J.T. goes to the recording session. Brad thinks Colleen is staying with Sierra. Colleen arrives and listens as the reporters ask about J.T.’s background. One reporter asks if J.T. is dating, and he answers he is not. Devastated, Colleen begins to cry, says it’s time to return home and good-bye to J.T.
Guiding Light Recap:
Harley and Gus join Eden and Bill at a celebratory dinner at Towers where Harley is determined to make nice with Eden. However, faced with Eden, Harley has to fight her innate distrust of Gus’s sister. For Gus’s sake, Harley does her best to let bygones be bygones and to Bill’s relief, Eden also behaves. During the dinner, Gus gets a call from his neighborhood “D” dealer and has to leave. When he arrives at the meeting place, the dealer and his associate attack him. Gus is injured but the dealer is assured that Gus isn’t a narc and as their deal goes down, Gus fishes for information that will lead him to the source. Nursing his bruised ribs, Gus returns to the dinner, where Eden has asked Harley to be her maid of honor. Danny informs Jeffrey that he is prepared to go along with the plan to overturn the election and go back into the mob. However, Danny insists that he can’t lie to Michelle. Jeffrey urges him to protect her by not telling her that he’s working for the Feds. When Danny refuses to consider it, Jeffrey confides in him about a woman from his past - a woman whose love and devotion to Jeffrey cost her life. An impassioned Jeffrey convinces Danny not to tell Michelle. Michelle and Marina are worried about Marah and are surprised to find her on cloud nine, about to embark on her adventure to Paris with Jeffrey. Marah’s enthusiasm and joy are contagious and the three friends realize what Carrie said is true - the magic was never in the rings but in them.
On Air With Ryan Seacrest Recap:
Kim Delaney is in the studio. And, "Johnson Family Vacation" star, Cedric the Entertainer, talks about the movie. Plus, former American Idol contestant, Tamyra Gray, stops by.
The Bachelor Recap:
Going into the second episode, Chris greets the ladies in the living room of the Bachelorette's house. Chris tells the women that there will be two group dates and one one-on-one date - and that Jesse doesn't know it, but the first impression rose he gave to Trish has determined that she will be his solo date.
First Group Date: Sledding in Lake Tahoe
With: Tara, Mandy J., Katie, Celeste, Julie, Karen and Jessica B.
After learning the first date box has arrived, the women gleefully rip it open and learn that Mandy J., Celeste, Jessica B., Julie, Tara, Karen and Katie are going on a plane ride to a "winter wonderland." Jesse picks the girls up, and they take a plane to Lake Tahoe, where they spend the day sledding and tubing.
The group take turns sliding down the snowy slopes, and the girls begin to size each other up. Some of the girls notice that Jessica B. is acting very aggressive in her pursuit of Jesse. Jesse takes Katie aside, where he tells her he was amazed at how well she handled his calling the wrong name at the last rose ceremony, and he looks forward to getting to know her even better.
Opting to relax after the sun sets, Jesse and his dates take a dip into a hot tub, champagne in hand. Jesse takes Julie aside, who he confesses he's very attracted to, and wants to learn where her head is. She tells Jesse that after she's done cheerleading, she wants to open up a studio for kids. She also tells him that she loves kids, and wants at least four. Jesse later confides that he was appreciative of her willingness to be open with him.
Ready for more alone time, Jesse next takes Mandy J. to a separate hot tub, where he explains that he's been single for a while now, and that he is envious of his teammates who are sharing their lives with someone special. He continues to explain that he's concerned about finding someone who sees him for who he is, and not for what he does. Jesse later confesses that he was losing himself in Mandy J., and that he thinks she's intelligent and gorgeous.
Simultaneously, at the Bachelorette's house, the other ladies spend the day out at the pool. Some of the girls get very critical of Trish when she changes into a thong bikini to sunbathe. That night, in the kitchen, the remaining talk about what they think guys expect from their women these days, and Trish explains how you just need to marry rich, have a cook, hire a nanny, order out, and hire a trainer. She goes on to explain that she's had the opportunity to be with wonderful people who are also wealthy, and that she doesn't need to settle. Jenny S. confesses that she thinks Trish is fooling Jesse, as Trish hates children and thinks money is very important. The date box arrives for Trish, which also contains a certificate for her to get her hair and make-up done by acclaimed hair stylist Cristophe, for what appears to be a date to the opera.
Back at the house the next morning, some of the girls are still upset with Trish's thong sunbathing, and the tensions only increase when Trish gets her private beauty session with Cristophe. After she's made-up, Trish manages to offend the house again when she tells them she think's she's fabulous. That night, Jesse arrives, dressed to the nines, to take Trish on their date.
First One-On-One Date: Dinner and Opera
With: Trish
Inside the Orpheum Theatre, the couple sits in their own box as they drink champagne and read the program for their private performance. While they sip champagne, Trish flirts very heavily with Jesse, telling him that she's a good kisser - she even admits that she wants to kiss him. After taking in the opera, the curtain drops, only to rise again almost immediately to reveal a dinner table set for two. The couple moves on-stage and sits down to dinner, where Trish admits she's thought about not having children, which catches Jesse off-guard. He tells her that having children is important to him; Trish replies that she's not the type to have four kids.
Trish's honesty has Jesse entranced, and he later describes Trish as "the real deal." After the date, in the limousine back to the house, Trish and Jesse share the first kiss of the series.
Excitement tears through the house when the next date box arrives, where they learn Mandy C., Amber, Anne-Catherine, Suzie, Jenny, Kristin, Jean Marie and Jesse are invited to an outdoor date. The Spy confesses she can't wait to get private time with Jesse, to tell him what she's seen and heard. In the hot tub, some of the girls recall Trish describing herself as a "gold-digging, money-grubbing whore," and other things Trish has said that makes it clear to them she's not the one for Jesse.
Second Group Date: Football and Dinner
With: Amber, Jenny S., Kristi, Suzie, Jesse, Anne-Catherine, Mandy, and Jean Marie
Jesse arrives the next day to pick up the girls for their park date, relieved that the Spy will be with him. They immediately break into two teams to play a friendly game of football, and then go into a beautiful house for dinner, where the girls get to ask Jesse questions. Kristin asks Jesse about a Q&A Jesse did where he stated he didn't want to be married until he was 30, and Jesse explains that things have changed drastically since he did that interview. Jesse explains that he's played the field and had a good time, but then puts his foot in his mouth when he tells the group that he didn't like waking up and seeing a stranger there beside him - and that what seemed like a good idea the night before, in fact, wasn't. Jesse's answer rubs Kristin the wrong way, who later confesses that anyone who would do that is not the type of man she's looking for.
Jesse then takes some private time with the spy, to ask her for her guidance. Once they are alone, the spy is revealed to be Jenny S., and Jesse takes the opportunity to talk with her about the girls. When Jesse tells Jenny that he had an amazing time with Trish, Jenny tells him she thinks Trish is extremely high-maintanence, and talks constantly about money. Jenny tells Jesse that the woman she likes best for him so far is Tara.
The Rose Ceremony
The ladies arrive on a rainy night for the next rose ceremony, and during the party, Tara opens up to Jenny about how uncomfortable she is talking with Jesse. After getting some good advice from Jenny, Tara takes Jesse aside for a face-to-face conversation, and asks him about the "waking up to a stranger" comment. Jesse tells Tara that he's not like that anymore, and he wants to find someone to be with and fall in love with. Jesse was caught off-guard by Tara's questions. Tara comes away feeling comfortable that Jesse is here for the right reasons.
Jesse then steps aside with Trish - and Jenny. Jenny notices that Trish is not the same with Jesse as she is with the other girls. Jesse then meets Kristin in a private room, where she tells him that she knows in her heart that he is not the one for her. She goes on to tell him that it wouldn't be fair to herself, him or the other girls who want to get to know him better. Jesse tells her he's glad she spoke up, because he wanted to give her a rose. Jesse confesses that he's upset and disappointed with her decision.
Chris collects Jesse, and they head to the Deliberation Room. Jesse then returns, ready for the Rose Ceremony. Jesse tells the girls that he's tried to open himself up to them, so they can see who he really is. He then offers roses to Katie (who asks "As in me?"), Tara, Jessica B., Trish, Mandy J., Jenny S., Karen, Suzie, Jesse, and Julie.
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Coming up Next:
Wednesday, April 21
Jesse and the women take compatibility tests to determine who will go on one-on-one dates, a two-on-one date, and a six-on-one date. Back at the Ladies' Villa, the women play a very revealing game of "I Never," and the spy, Jenny S., tells Jesse her thoughts on the women…not all of them kind. Then, Jesse must narrow the field from ten women to six.
American Idol Recap:
After a bunch of hullabaloo on Monday, the American Idol Singing Spectacular Show was moved to Wednesday. And this after I made sure to return on Monday from my long weekend in Prague. They were singing in the streets of Prague on Saturday, friends! With Tuesday now being American Idle night, I spent my free time writing the intro to tonight's article. That extra time allowed me to come up with that amazing Idol/Idle bit, a joke that I'm definitely the first person to ever make.
The biggest question we face right now is, with the singing show coming on Wednesday and the resulting show coming on Thursday, what will Seacrest be wearing? Usually he goes for a dark suit Tuesday and a light suit Wednesday. Now, does he go light because that's for results or because it's for Wednesday? Maybe he'll wear a dark jacket with light pants tonight. But what does that leave for Thursday? I really can't wait to find out when the show starts. And…we have…Seacrest! In! It's light! In fact, with a pink shirt, it's really light. That handles the first part of our question. Tune in tomorrow to see what Seacrest wears next! Oh, and the results of Idol.
Moving on, Ryan tells us that he'll be our date for the next hour (Oh, you!) and that he's taking us to the movies. I have an ample supply of Hot Tamales and grape Mike n' Ike's, so I should be all set. Introducing the judges, Ryan tells us that Simon is wearing William Shatner's corset. Perhaps that's why Kirk's delivery was always so stilted. "This…thing…tied so…tight!" Ryan goes on to describe Randy's favorite film as "Old Yeller 2: The Revenge" and his favorite actress as Ellen Barkin. Oh, I get it. Dog jokes. How very droll.
Speaking of the movies, here's special guest judge Quentin Tarantino? So…should we expect some gun play? Maybe some in-depth conversation amongst the judges about pop culture minutia?
I wonder if somebody will sing Dick Dale's "Misirlou" in tribute to Quentin tonight. "Bum bum bah! Bum bah bah bah! Bum bah bah! Bum bah bah bah! Bwearrrrrrrrrrrrn! Dairn dairn dairn dairn der der dairn dairnnnnnnn!" Or maybe JPL can just come out and say "Whose chopper is this?" "Zed's." "Who's Zed?" "Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead." and just walk off. That would be dyn-o-mite. Wait, that's a TV reference. Dag.
We got the lights, we got the cameras, now we need some action. Wheeee! First up tonight is George Huff, who loves "The Wiz." Did you know that "The Wiz" inspired George to try out for Idol? Somebody at People Magazine furiously scribbles that tidbit down for future use. George, wearing a shirt that I haven't seen since at least 1989, won't be doing the Huff Bounce tonight. No, this song is too serious. You know, I have to admit I've never seen "Against All Odds," but if this song is any indication of the film, I'm not missing much. You know, when George doesn't bounce, he, uh…basically just stands still. If you had the sound off, it would look like George is simply giving a dramatic speech. Always good to have a backup move, you know? Judges? Well, the judges didn't like it. And the audience doesn't like them. Boooooooo! Somewhere, Peter Gabriel is smiling because a Phil Collins song looked bad. Soo-soo-sseudio!
We're back and Seacrest is into the audience early tonight. Well, just to the judges table so far. He needs to test the water first. Now "ready for her closeup" (Puns aplenty!) is Jennifer Hudson. Jennifer's favorite movie is "Sister Act 2," which is something that even Whoopi Goldberg wouldn't say. Of course, she won't be singing a song from either "Sister Act." She's doing Whitney tonight. She has nothing! Nothing! If she doesn't have us. Now this, Randy liked. Paula falls into line with that. Quentin, enthusiastic even for a guy wearing puka shells, raves about it.
JPL is up third. One of his favorite movies is "Dead Poets Society." I once had a friend tell me that "Dead Poets Society" changed his life. I watched the movie and subsequently stopped talking to him. My pals can't be soft! JPL will be jailhouse rocking tonight. JPL doesn't let his Members Only jacket hold him back. Although I couldn't tell if his dancing was any good because the lights blinded me. It was like The White Stripes at The Grammys. Hey! Wait a minute! They're calling him JPL! Should I expect royalty checks for that? Randy, Paula and Quentin loved the frenetic movement and the spastic pointing and the little black dots they see on their eyes right now. But Simon says man, I don't know what's going on.
Now we have Diana DeGarmo, whose favorite movie is "Bowfinger." You know that big blue building Steve Martin visits toward the end? I live near that. If you don't remember, it's probably because your brain purged all recollection of that terrible movie. Seriously, "Bowfinger"? You'd think with the way she did her hair tonight, Diana would've picked "Glitter." Or…almost anything else, including a few Hungarian films. Hey, everybody loves Celine Dion, right? We could all go for hearing this song again, right? It's been a few years, right? Well, either way, here it is. My heart will go on! My song will be loud! Onnnnnnnnn! And loooooouuuuud! The judges give Diana credit for trying to sing Celine, which I think is actually roundabout criticism. Quentin really didn't care about it. I'm a Hollywood hotshot! Don't waste my time! Simon tells Diana that she's two years too old and three years too young.
Fantasia is up next. And she's taking us back to the '20s and '30s with her dress, hair and song. People seem to be reminiscing about Herbert Hoover lately, so this could be apropos. Fantasia's going to sit for this performance. Not on the standard barstool, but on the floor. This is a new one. And I like it! From here on out, this move will be called The Fantasia. Fantasia finishes her sit and the audience stands up. Although getting a standing ovation at Idol lately is about as tough as getting one during the State of the Union address. Randy proclaims it to be the best performance on Idol ever. Quentin tells her to get funky like Pam Grier. Simon calls it magical. Fantasia, now blubbering, hugs Seacrest, who shifts left to protect his pink shirt.
Jasmine's favorite movie is "Lilo and Stitch," perhaps one of the weirdest movies I've ever seen. Aw, c'mon, Jasmine! That pick is so stereotypical! I mean, what about "The Big Bounce" or "50 First Dates"? Or even "Blue Hawaii"? What about "Magnum PI: The Movie"? Those went down in Hawaii, too. Jasmine! Oh, wait. The Magnum Movie only happened in my imagination. And it was a blockbuster! The judges weren't so crazy about it and Simon says Idol isn't American Juniors. Frankly, if you ask me, nothing can ever be American Juniors again. Please.
Back from a break and Ryan is again trolling the audience. Hey, here's Mr. Ear Delicious himself, Neil Sedaka! Neil, how does it feel to have one of your songs #1 again? In case you're wondering, it feels good. John Stevens is up next. His favorite movie is "Aladdin," so naturally he'll be performing a song from "Casablanca" tonight. And I must say, I am shocked - shocked! - that John will be crooning an old tune tonight. Now if you'll bear with us, the busboy will refill your water immediately following his performance. I mean, that suit is white, baby! "A kiss is just a kiss. This is just John Stevens' best chance. He'd better not bloooooow…it." John sways and snaps his fingers, as he's wont to do. The song comes to a classy close and Simon accuses John of having no charisma. John's reaction? Eh. Okay. Maybe one night Conan O'Brien should fill in for John. I'm sure nobody would even notice. "Man, John is so funny all of a sudden! What happened?"
Right before we finish, Ryan gives Quentin a chance to plug "Kill Bill: Volume 2," in theaters this Friday. Umm…I'm not sure how much crossover the Idol and Kill Bill audiences have. One features blood, guts, misery and revenge. And the other is a movie. Ha ha! Oh, I did it again! Didn't see that one coming at all, did you? La Toya's favorite film is Find ing Ne Mo. Hey! Fantasia already called that one! La Toya is wearing chain mail tonight. This medieval, protective look has proven quite popular this year. Maybe the kids feel vulnerable on stage. La Toya is performing a number from "West Side Story" tonight, although it's not "How do you solve a problem like Maria?" which is the only number I know from that movie. And frankly, I don't know if that song is even from "West Side Story." In fact, there's a lot I don't know. Like basic Roman numerals. Although I do know that La Toya has a pretty big voice tonight. Geez. Randy tells La Toya she was great and she just nods. Yes, I know. It was great. We all know.
As we're closing things out, we see a sign in the audience that asks "got idol?" That's it? That's the best you could do with a big piece of cardboard and a full marker? Two lousy words? No glitter or pictures or elbow macaroni or anything? Get out of my audience! Well, that's about it for today. We saw a bunch of songs, chatted about them, went "whoooo!" a whole bunch. Still, it feels like I'm forgetting something. Something…that completes my night. And life. Something…I need. What could it be? Ah, yes. Seacrest! Out!
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Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
American Idol went to the movies this week! Who didn't make it a blockbuster performance? And which seven remaining performers will be ready for a sequel? We'll find out tonight, live, on the American Idol results show at 8/7c on FOX! Your votes will be sending somebody home, ending yet another Hollywood dream.
And stick around after Idol for an all-new "Tru Calling" featuring Tamyra Gray! It starts at 8:30/7:30c on FOX!
Kendall doesn't attack Greenlee, who suggests looking for Bianca at the boathouse. Kendall encounters Ryan at the boathouse and is moved by his words of support. Kendall impulsively tells Ryan that she loves him. While speaking with Danielle, Greenlee gets an idea of where Bianca might be. Ryan stops Adam from bringing the police in on the search for Bianca. JR becomes angry when he hears Adam suggesting that Bianca belongs in Oakhaven. JR insists to Adam that he and Babe don't want to police involved. Adam later goes behind JR's back and contacts the police to report a kidnapping. Krystal becomes angry when Tad speculates that perhaps Babe's baby, and not Bianca's, died in the helicopter crash. Krystal insists that Tad is wrong but privately begins to worry that he could be correct. Tad grows more concerned when JR tells him that Babe had a recurring nightmare that her baby didn't survive. Adam insists that Anita be fired from the hospital or perhaps even arrested. Anita tells Joe that she is resigning.
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Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
Erica unleashes her pent up emotions.
General Hospital Recap:
Sonny screams at Carly to shoot Alcazar. Carly fires the gun but doesn't hit Alcazar. Sonny accuses Carly of still being in love with Alcazar, who thinks the same despite her protests to the contrary. Courtney calls the police when she believes Sonny is going to kill Alcazar. A furious Sonny tells Courtney she betrayed him and cuts her out of his life completely. Jason signs the divorce papers and washes his hands of Courtney. Sam is shaken when she witnesses Sonny's anger at Courtney. Alcazar vows to destroy Sonny. Through the window, Tracy secretly snaps a photo of Ross inside Skye's house and later shows it to Coleman, who informs her that Ross is a cop. Skye creates a ruse to prevent Tracy from finding out that Ross is dead. Jax intuits that Skye is in some sort of trouble. Elizabeth and Ric end their relationship without animosity.
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Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
Nikolas is closer than Emily realizes.
One Life To Live Recap:
Paul blackmails Kelly into getting him the money needs to pay back the racketeers. After not being able to borrow the money from Dorian, Kelly resorts to transferring money from Buchanan Enterprises into a personal account. Kevin catches Kelly using his computer at the office. Todd meets with Margaret, an account executive at Buchanan Enterprises, to try and get information to use against Kevin. Todd pretends to be on a date with Margaret when Kevin and Blair see them together. Starr fears that Viki is going to die but Viki assures her otherwise. Starr makes plans to run away with the sixteen year old boy she spoke to in the chat room when she and Blair go to New York City. Dorian saves the life of a child at the hospital. Dr. Long berates and threatens Dorian for practicing medicine without a license. After seeing Paul with Dr. Long, Michael and Dorian team up to keep an eye on both of them. Adriana feels threatened by River's friendship with Shannon.
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Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
Kelly is forced to give in to Paul’s demands.
Days Of Our Lives Recap:
It's a dark day as Salem prepares to bury its beloved matriarch, Alice Horton. It will be a double funeral with Doug Williams. Mickey, Julie, and Jennifer gather to ready for the funeral. At the funeral, Shawn can't speak to Belle... he's too overcome with grief. Bo, Hope, and Jennifer movingly remember Alice and Doug with memories and tributes. When Marlena the serial killer and John show up, the mourners react in shock and horror.
Bo and Hope check on their son and are stunned to hear he's thinking about leaving town. Shawn explains he needs to get away to clear his head. He still loves Belle, but it's hard to see a future with her... now that they know Marlena was the killer and Belle lied to give her an alibi. Hope doesn't want Shawn to leave and is upset when Bo tells Shawn he thinks he should go and gives Shawn the keys to his motorcycle. Shawn says he's thinking about joining the merchant marines like his dad.
Belle doesn't want to go to the funeral, thinking Shawn and his family won't want her there. Mimi tries to tell her otherwise. Hope meets with Belle... but doesn't tell her about Shawn's plans to leave town. Hope urges Belle to fight for her man.
John is determined to find out if Marlena is innocent or guilty. Emotional Marlena can't remember why she confessed to John and swears she is not the serial killer. But if John and Marlena can't come up with exculpatory evidence, she could be headed for death row. Marlena insists she wants to attend Alice and Doug's funeral. Lexie overhears and hits the roof: over her dead body! As her physician, Lexie says Marlena is in no physical condition to attend. Alone with John, Marlena begs him to intercede with the cops and take her to the funeral.
Celeste wonders if she was wrong when she thought Marlena was innocent. John asks if perhaps she discerned what Marlena wanted to believe, rather than the actual truth. At the funeral, she runs into ghostly Alice, who portends doom for the residents of Salem.
Loony Jan makes a bed with silk sheets in the "love cage" she has prepared for Shawn. Nicole still thinks she's certifiable. Jan is confident that she'll get Shawn to her country house hideaway somehow; she'll hold him hostage until he falls in love with her. Nicole is even more aghast when Jan decides to attend today's funeral. Nicole warns Jan that she is going to get caught. We see Nicole fears Jan will send them both straight to jail. At the funeral Shawn notices a stranger all in black (Jan) and he approaches to speak with her.
Kate urges Philip to make his move with Belle. Philip attends the funeral... he'll be there for Belle whenever she needs him.
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Thursday, April 15
Bo, Hope, Julie, and Mickey are stunned as Marlena and John show up at Alice and Doug's funeral!
Passions Recap:
Gwen and Ethan put their disagreements on hold as they bond over having their own child with Heather's help. Rebecca offers Theresa a substantial amount of money to leave town.
Alistair panics when he realizes his empire is in danger of being taken down, and searches for the culprit. Luis uncovers some of the Crane secrets but is frustrated by the computer's slow pace. Hank worries for his friend's safety, but Luis is only concerned about finally proving Sheridan was brainwashed.
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Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
Theresa has a new plan to get Little Ethan back. Alistair holds Luis at gunpoint! Ethan and Gwen share a romantic evening.
As The World Turns Recap:
Carly and Jack discuss Carly going back to BRO. Jack thinks it’s a horrible idea but supports her because he knows she wants it so much. Carly goes to share the good news and her designs with Barbara. Meanwhile, Walker comes to Barbara’s room and says he may try to force the issue if she doesn’t get help. She trips because she can’t see and has a vulnerable moment. He admits he doesn’t want to lose her as a friend. They are interrupted when Carly arrives. Barbara tires to put off looking at Carly’s designs, which Carly finds suspicious. She calls Barbara on her hesitation. At the Wagon Wheel, Katie realizes that Russ is actually a wimp. She terrorizes him until he reveals that Pilar is trying to kill Mike and is setting it up right now. Meanwhile, Pilar asks Mike if he’ll go to Russ on her behalf and Mike agrees. Russ escapes from Katie and Katie runs off to warn Mike. Jessica starts to tell Ben she wants to have a baby. Their conversation goes badly at first due to a misunderstanding where Ben expresses relief that Jessica isn’t pregnant. When she finally reveals the truth, he suspects she is feeling this way because of the loss of Bonnie and Sarah, but she insists that’s not it. He warns her of the risks but agrees to think about it.
The Bold And The Beautiful Recap:
Though tentative at first, Sally is thrilled and supportive of Thorne and Darla’s engagement. The paramedics examine Brooke and conclude that she and the baby will be fine, though they question her stress level. A worried Massimo, Jackie and Nick rush in and wonder what happened to Brooke. After the paramedics leave, Nick is infuriated when Ridge locks himself inside with Brooke to help calm her down with no distractions. Though Brooke is grateful for Ridge’s support, Massimo declares to Jackie that he is determined to end Brooke and Ridge’s relationship, once and for all.
The Young And The Restless Recap:
Sharon runs to Nikki and tells her she saw Cameron again, but Nikki becomes upset and tells her she is facing a crisis. She tells Sharon that Victor knows about Abby’s paternity. Sharon mentions she still needs to see Cameron’s body, and asks Nikki to accompany her. Phyllis warns Diane to stay away from Damon. At the GCAC restaurant, Jack confides in Damon how easily Phyllis is moving on without him. Later, Phyllis and Damon are seated at a table in the restaurant, she tells him about going to Diane’s hotel suite. Damon admits he asked Diane out, but insists Phyllis has nothing to worry about and questions why she is insecure. He tells her he ran into Jack earlier and it sounds like she put on a brave face for him. Phyllis admits she has a lousy track record when it comes to relationships and asks if he wants to call things off. He takes her hand and assures her he is not going anywhere, as Jack walks in looking for his glasses at the bar. Jack turns and sees Damon and Phyllis holding hands. Shiloh fills J.T. in on what happens next with his first single, and lets him know they have scheduled a press conference later in the day to introduce him to the media. He asks for advice on what to say, she tells him to say “no comment” if asked if he is dating. She tells him it’s about his image; young girls will find him more appealing if he isn’t taken. J.T. goes to the recording session. Brad thinks Colleen is staying with Sierra. Colleen arrives and listens as the reporters ask about J.T.’s background. One reporter asks if J.T. is dating, and he answers he is not. Devastated, Colleen begins to cry, says it’s time to return home and good-bye to J.T.
Guiding Light Recap:
Harley and Gus join Eden and Bill at a celebratory dinner at Towers where Harley is determined to make nice with Eden. However, faced with Eden, Harley has to fight her innate distrust of Gus’s sister. For Gus’s sake, Harley does her best to let bygones be bygones and to Bill’s relief, Eden also behaves. During the dinner, Gus gets a call from his neighborhood “D” dealer and has to leave. When he arrives at the meeting place, the dealer and his associate attack him. Gus is injured but the dealer is assured that Gus isn’t a narc and as their deal goes down, Gus fishes for information that will lead him to the source. Nursing his bruised ribs, Gus returns to the dinner, where Eden has asked Harley to be her maid of honor. Danny informs Jeffrey that he is prepared to go along with the plan to overturn the election and go back into the mob. However, Danny insists that he can’t lie to Michelle. Jeffrey urges him to protect her by not telling her that he’s working for the Feds. When Danny refuses to consider it, Jeffrey confides in him about a woman from his past - a woman whose love and devotion to Jeffrey cost her life. An impassioned Jeffrey convinces Danny not to tell Michelle. Michelle and Marina are worried about Marah and are surprised to find her on cloud nine, about to embark on her adventure to Paris with Jeffrey. Marah’s enthusiasm and joy are contagious and the three friends realize what Carrie said is true - the magic was never in the rings but in them.
On Air With Ryan Seacrest Recap:
Kim Delaney is in the studio. And, "Johnson Family Vacation" star, Cedric the Entertainer, talks about the movie. Plus, former American Idol contestant, Tamyra Gray, stops by.
The Bachelor Recap:
Going into the second episode, Chris greets the ladies in the living room of the Bachelorette's house. Chris tells the women that there will be two group dates and one one-on-one date - and that Jesse doesn't know it, but the first impression rose he gave to Trish has determined that she will be his solo date.
First Group Date: Sledding in Lake Tahoe
With: Tara, Mandy J., Katie, Celeste, Julie, Karen and Jessica B.
After learning the first date box has arrived, the women gleefully rip it open and learn that Mandy J., Celeste, Jessica B., Julie, Tara, Karen and Katie are going on a plane ride to a "winter wonderland." Jesse picks the girls up, and they take a plane to Lake Tahoe, where they spend the day sledding and tubing.
The group take turns sliding down the snowy slopes, and the girls begin to size each other up. Some of the girls notice that Jessica B. is acting very aggressive in her pursuit of Jesse. Jesse takes Katie aside, where he tells her he was amazed at how well she handled his calling the wrong name at the last rose ceremony, and he looks forward to getting to know her even better.
Opting to relax after the sun sets, Jesse and his dates take a dip into a hot tub, champagne in hand. Jesse takes Julie aside, who he confesses he's very attracted to, and wants to learn where her head is. She tells Jesse that after she's done cheerleading, she wants to open up a studio for kids. She also tells him that she loves kids, and wants at least four. Jesse later confides that he was appreciative of her willingness to be open with him.
Ready for more alone time, Jesse next takes Mandy J. to a separate hot tub, where he explains that he's been single for a while now, and that he is envious of his teammates who are sharing their lives with someone special. He continues to explain that he's concerned about finding someone who sees him for who he is, and not for what he does. Jesse later confesses that he was losing himself in Mandy J., and that he thinks she's intelligent and gorgeous.
Simultaneously, at the Bachelorette's house, the other ladies spend the day out at the pool. Some of the girls get very critical of Trish when she changes into a thong bikini to sunbathe. That night, in the kitchen, the remaining talk about what they think guys expect from their women these days, and Trish explains how you just need to marry rich, have a cook, hire a nanny, order out, and hire a trainer. She goes on to explain that she's had the opportunity to be with wonderful people who are also wealthy, and that she doesn't need to settle. Jenny S. confesses that she thinks Trish is fooling Jesse, as Trish hates children and thinks money is very important. The date box arrives for Trish, which also contains a certificate for her to get her hair and make-up done by acclaimed hair stylist Cristophe, for what appears to be a date to the opera.
Back at the house the next morning, some of the girls are still upset with Trish's thong sunbathing, and the tensions only increase when Trish gets her private beauty session with Cristophe. After she's made-up, Trish manages to offend the house again when she tells them she think's she's fabulous. That night, Jesse arrives, dressed to the nines, to take Trish on their date.
First One-On-One Date: Dinner and Opera
With: Trish
Inside the Orpheum Theatre, the couple sits in their own box as they drink champagne and read the program for their private performance. While they sip champagne, Trish flirts very heavily with Jesse, telling him that she's a good kisser - she even admits that she wants to kiss him. After taking in the opera, the curtain drops, only to rise again almost immediately to reveal a dinner table set for two. The couple moves on-stage and sits down to dinner, where Trish admits she's thought about not having children, which catches Jesse off-guard. He tells her that having children is important to him; Trish replies that she's not the type to have four kids.
Trish's honesty has Jesse entranced, and he later describes Trish as "the real deal." After the date, in the limousine back to the house, Trish and Jesse share the first kiss of the series.
Excitement tears through the house when the next date box arrives, where they learn Mandy C., Amber, Anne-Catherine, Suzie, Jenny, Kristin, Jean Marie and Jesse are invited to an outdoor date. The Spy confesses she can't wait to get private time with Jesse, to tell him what she's seen and heard. In the hot tub, some of the girls recall Trish describing herself as a "gold-digging, money-grubbing whore," and other things Trish has said that makes it clear to them she's not the one for Jesse.
Second Group Date: Football and Dinner
With: Amber, Jenny S., Kristi, Suzie, Jesse, Anne-Catherine, Mandy, and Jean Marie
Jesse arrives the next day to pick up the girls for their park date, relieved that the Spy will be with him. They immediately break into two teams to play a friendly game of football, and then go into a beautiful house for dinner, where the girls get to ask Jesse questions. Kristin asks Jesse about a Q&A Jesse did where he stated he didn't want to be married until he was 30, and Jesse explains that things have changed drastically since he did that interview. Jesse explains that he's played the field and had a good time, but then puts his foot in his mouth when he tells the group that he didn't like waking up and seeing a stranger there beside him - and that what seemed like a good idea the night before, in fact, wasn't. Jesse's answer rubs Kristin the wrong way, who later confesses that anyone who would do that is not the type of man she's looking for.
Jesse then takes some private time with the spy, to ask her for her guidance. Once they are alone, the spy is revealed to be Jenny S., and Jesse takes the opportunity to talk with her about the girls. When Jesse tells Jenny that he had an amazing time with Trish, Jenny tells him she thinks Trish is extremely high-maintanence, and talks constantly about money. Jenny tells Jesse that the woman she likes best for him so far is Tara.
The Rose Ceremony
The ladies arrive on a rainy night for the next rose ceremony, and during the party, Tara opens up to Jenny about how uncomfortable she is talking with Jesse. After getting some good advice from Jenny, Tara takes Jesse aside for a face-to-face conversation, and asks him about the "waking up to a stranger" comment. Jesse tells Tara that he's not like that anymore, and he wants to find someone to be with and fall in love with. Jesse was caught off-guard by Tara's questions. Tara comes away feeling comfortable that Jesse is here for the right reasons.
Jesse then steps aside with Trish - and Jenny. Jenny notices that Trish is not the same with Jesse as she is with the other girls. Jesse then meets Kristin in a private room, where she tells him that she knows in her heart that he is not the one for her. She goes on to tell him that it wouldn't be fair to herself, him or the other girls who want to get to know him better. Jesse tells her he's glad she spoke up, because he wanted to give her a rose. Jesse confesses that he's upset and disappointed with her decision.
Chris collects Jesse, and they head to the Deliberation Room. Jesse then returns, ready for the Rose Ceremony. Jesse tells the girls that he's tried to open himself up to them, so they can see who he really is. He then offers roses to Katie (who asks "As in me?"), Tara, Jessica B., Trish, Mandy J., Jenny S., Karen, Suzie, Jesse, and Julie.
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Coming up Next:
Wednesday, April 21
Jesse and the women take compatibility tests to determine who will go on one-on-one dates, a two-on-one date, and a six-on-one date. Back at the Ladies' Villa, the women play a very revealing game of "I Never," and the spy, Jenny S., tells Jesse her thoughts on the women…not all of them kind. Then, Jesse must narrow the field from ten women to six.
American Idol Recap:
After a bunch of hullabaloo on Monday, the American Idol Singing Spectacular Show was moved to Wednesday. And this after I made sure to return on Monday from my long weekend in Prague. They were singing in the streets of Prague on Saturday, friends! With Tuesday now being American Idle night, I spent my free time writing the intro to tonight's article. That extra time allowed me to come up with that amazing Idol/Idle bit, a joke that I'm definitely the first person to ever make.
The biggest question we face right now is, with the singing show coming on Wednesday and the resulting show coming on Thursday, what will Seacrest be wearing? Usually he goes for a dark suit Tuesday and a light suit Wednesday. Now, does he go light because that's for results or because it's for Wednesday? Maybe he'll wear a dark jacket with light pants tonight. But what does that leave for Thursday? I really can't wait to find out when the show starts. And…we have…Seacrest! In! It's light! In fact, with a pink shirt, it's really light. That handles the first part of our question. Tune in tomorrow to see what Seacrest wears next! Oh, and the results of Idol.
Moving on, Ryan tells us that he'll be our date for the next hour (Oh, you!) and that he's taking us to the movies. I have an ample supply of Hot Tamales and grape Mike n' Ike's, so I should be all set. Introducing the judges, Ryan tells us that Simon is wearing William Shatner's corset. Perhaps that's why Kirk's delivery was always so stilted. "This…thing…tied so…tight!" Ryan goes on to describe Randy's favorite film as "Old Yeller 2: The Revenge" and his favorite actress as Ellen Barkin. Oh, I get it. Dog jokes. How very droll.
Speaking of the movies, here's special guest judge Quentin Tarantino? So…should we expect some gun play? Maybe some in-depth conversation amongst the judges about pop culture minutia?
I wonder if somebody will sing Dick Dale's "Misirlou" in tribute to Quentin tonight. "Bum bum bah! Bum bah bah bah! Bum bah bah! Bum bah bah bah! Bwearrrrrrrrrrrrn! Dairn dairn dairn dairn der der dairn dairnnnnnnn!" Or maybe JPL can just come out and say "Whose chopper is this?" "Zed's." "Who's Zed?" "Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead." and just walk off. That would be dyn-o-mite. Wait, that's a TV reference. Dag.
We got the lights, we got the cameras, now we need some action. Wheeee! First up tonight is George Huff, who loves "The Wiz." Did you know that "The Wiz" inspired George to try out for Idol? Somebody at People Magazine furiously scribbles that tidbit down for future use. George, wearing a shirt that I haven't seen since at least 1989, won't be doing the Huff Bounce tonight. No, this song is too serious. You know, I have to admit I've never seen "Against All Odds," but if this song is any indication of the film, I'm not missing much. You know, when George doesn't bounce, he, uh…basically just stands still. If you had the sound off, it would look like George is simply giving a dramatic speech. Always good to have a backup move, you know? Judges? Well, the judges didn't like it. And the audience doesn't like them. Boooooooo! Somewhere, Peter Gabriel is smiling because a Phil Collins song looked bad. Soo-soo-sseudio!
We're back and Seacrest is into the audience early tonight. Well, just to the judges table so far. He needs to test the water first. Now "ready for her closeup" (Puns aplenty!) is Jennifer Hudson. Jennifer's favorite movie is "Sister Act 2," which is something that even Whoopi Goldberg wouldn't say. Of course, she won't be singing a song from either "Sister Act." She's doing Whitney tonight. She has nothing! Nothing! If she doesn't have us. Now this, Randy liked. Paula falls into line with that. Quentin, enthusiastic even for a guy wearing puka shells, raves about it.
JPL is up third. One of his favorite movies is "Dead Poets Society." I once had a friend tell me that "Dead Poets Society" changed his life. I watched the movie and subsequently stopped talking to him. My pals can't be soft! JPL will be jailhouse rocking tonight. JPL doesn't let his Members Only jacket hold him back. Although I couldn't tell if his dancing was any good because the lights blinded me. It was like The White Stripes at The Grammys. Hey! Wait a minute! They're calling him JPL! Should I expect royalty checks for that? Randy, Paula and Quentin loved the frenetic movement and the spastic pointing and the little black dots they see on their eyes right now. But Simon says man, I don't know what's going on.
Now we have Diana DeGarmo, whose favorite movie is "Bowfinger." You know that big blue building Steve Martin visits toward the end? I live near that. If you don't remember, it's probably because your brain purged all recollection of that terrible movie. Seriously, "Bowfinger"? You'd think with the way she did her hair tonight, Diana would've picked "Glitter." Or…almost anything else, including a few Hungarian films. Hey, everybody loves Celine Dion, right? We could all go for hearing this song again, right? It's been a few years, right? Well, either way, here it is. My heart will go on! My song will be loud! Onnnnnnnnn! And loooooouuuuud! The judges give Diana credit for trying to sing Celine, which I think is actually roundabout criticism. Quentin really didn't care about it. I'm a Hollywood hotshot! Don't waste my time! Simon tells Diana that she's two years too old and three years too young.
Fantasia is up next. And she's taking us back to the '20s and '30s with her dress, hair and song. People seem to be reminiscing about Herbert Hoover lately, so this could be apropos. Fantasia's going to sit for this performance. Not on the standard barstool, but on the floor. This is a new one. And I like it! From here on out, this move will be called The Fantasia. Fantasia finishes her sit and the audience stands up. Although getting a standing ovation at Idol lately is about as tough as getting one during the State of the Union address. Randy proclaims it to be the best performance on Idol ever. Quentin tells her to get funky like Pam Grier. Simon calls it magical. Fantasia, now blubbering, hugs Seacrest, who shifts left to protect his pink shirt.
Jasmine's favorite movie is "Lilo and Stitch," perhaps one of the weirdest movies I've ever seen. Aw, c'mon, Jasmine! That pick is so stereotypical! I mean, what about "The Big Bounce" or "50 First Dates"? Or even "Blue Hawaii"? What about "Magnum PI: The Movie"? Those went down in Hawaii, too. Jasmine! Oh, wait. The Magnum Movie only happened in my imagination. And it was a blockbuster! The judges weren't so crazy about it and Simon says Idol isn't American Juniors. Frankly, if you ask me, nothing can ever be American Juniors again. Please.
Back from a break and Ryan is again trolling the audience. Hey, here's Mr. Ear Delicious himself, Neil Sedaka! Neil, how does it feel to have one of your songs #1 again? In case you're wondering, it feels good. John Stevens is up next. His favorite movie is "Aladdin," so naturally he'll be performing a song from "Casablanca" tonight. And I must say, I am shocked - shocked! - that John will be crooning an old tune tonight. Now if you'll bear with us, the busboy will refill your water immediately following his performance. I mean, that suit is white, baby! "A kiss is just a kiss. This is just John Stevens' best chance. He'd better not bloooooow…it." John sways and snaps his fingers, as he's wont to do. The song comes to a classy close and Simon accuses John of having no charisma. John's reaction? Eh. Okay. Maybe one night Conan O'Brien should fill in for John. I'm sure nobody would even notice. "Man, John is so funny all of a sudden! What happened?"
Right before we finish, Ryan gives Quentin a chance to plug "Kill Bill: Volume 2," in theaters this Friday. Umm…I'm not sure how much crossover the Idol and Kill Bill audiences have. One features blood, guts, misery and revenge. And the other is a movie. Ha ha! Oh, I did it again! Didn't see that one coming at all, did you? La Toya's favorite film is Find ing Ne Mo. Hey! Fantasia already called that one! La Toya is wearing chain mail tonight. This medieval, protective look has proven quite popular this year. Maybe the kids feel vulnerable on stage. La Toya is performing a number from "West Side Story" tonight, although it's not "How do you solve a problem like Maria?" which is the only number I know from that movie. And frankly, I don't know if that song is even from "West Side Story." In fact, there's a lot I don't know. Like basic Roman numerals. Although I do know that La Toya has a pretty big voice tonight. Geez. Randy tells La Toya she was great and she just nods. Yes, I know. It was great. We all know.
As we're closing things out, we see a sign in the audience that asks "got idol?" That's it? That's the best you could do with a big piece of cardboard and a full marker? Two lousy words? No glitter or pictures or elbow macaroni or anything? Get out of my audience! Well, that's about it for today. We saw a bunch of songs, chatted about them, went "whoooo!" a whole bunch. Still, it feels like I'm forgetting something. Something…that completes my night. And life. Something…I need. What could it be? Ah, yes. Seacrest! Out!
Next Episode
Coming up Next:
Thursday, April 15
American Idol went to the movies this week! Who didn't make it a blockbuster performance? And which seven remaining performers will be ready for a sequel? We'll find out tonight, live, on the American Idol results show at 8/7c on FOX! Your votes will be sending somebody home, ending yet another Hollywood dream.
And stick around after Idol for an all-new "Tru Calling" featuring Tamyra Gray! It starts at 8:30/7:30c on FOX!